When it comes to helping those in need, there’s no better place to start than at home. The Malaysia Assistance Fund aims to support children and child-related development work in Malaysia. This includes health and nutrition, education, livelihood, and child protection projects.

Beneficiaries of this Fund are World Vision Malaysia’s Community Development Programmes in Mukim Tulid and Tatalaan, Sabah.

Facts on Poverty and Progress in Malaysia

Poverty in Malaysia has decreased from 0.6% in 2014 to 0.4% in 2016. Sabah's poverty rate has decreased from 4.0% to 2.9% within the same duration. Rural households record significantly higher poverty rates.

The percentage of underweight children under five has fallen from 20% in 2011 to 14% in 2016. Families that earn less than RM2,000 per year are more likely to have underweight children under five.

The school completion rate for primary students has steadily risen from 96.9% in 2000 to 99.2% in 2014. Children who drop out do so because of accessibility issues, lack of transportation and poverty.

How you can help

Give RM35(Monthly)

For the many children in our communities who have little to live on, your contribution could give them access to education, nutrition, healthcare and more.